Hacking Xbox 360 disc drive flashing help

[randomperson21]

I've been looking into flashing, and I wanted to know if anyone has recommendations for computers. I have been looking at the dell optiplex 745, but Im not sure if it will work so if anyone knows that would be good help.

 

[BigOnYa]

If you want a 100% reliable chipset to flash x360 disc drive, use a VIA VT6421 PCI SATA card, installed inside any model computer with a PCI slot on the motherboard.
You can also just find/ buy a X360USB Pro, like this below. It will work through USB on any pc/ laptop.

If you go this route, flash the disk drive, you will also need a DVD burner and blank Dual-layer DVDs. (Recommend Verbatim)
Another better option is a RGH2/3 mod (if you comfortable soldering) or there is even a newer mod called "badupdate" that does not require flashing or soldering. Good luck.

 

[randomperson21]

What does a computer have to do with xbox360 disc drive flashing?
If you want a 100% reliable chipset to flash x360 disc drive, use a VIA VT6421 PCI SATA card, installed inside any model computer with a PCI slot on the motherboard.
You can also just find/ buy a X360USB Pro, like this below. It will work through USB on any pc/ laptop.
View attachment 550627

I did buy that sata card but console mods wiki said it was incompatible with slim drives, but I haven't tested it yet.

Post automatically merged: Jan 11, 2026

What does a computer have to do with xbox360 disc drive flashing?
If you want a 100% reliable chipset to flash x360 disc drive, use a VIA VT6421 PCI SATA card, installed inside any model computer with a PCI slot on the motherboard.
You can also just find/ buy a X360USB Pro, like this below. It will work through USB on any pc/ laptop.
View attachment 550627

I did buy that sata card but console mods wiki said it was incompatible with slim drives, but I haven't tested it yet.

If you want a 100% reliable chipset to flash x360 disc drive, use a VIA VT6421 PCI SATA card, installed inside any model computer with a PCI slot on the motherboard.
You can also just find/ buy a X360USB Pro, like this below. It will work through USB on any pc/ laptop.
View attachment 550627
If you go this route, flash the disk drive, you will also need a DVD burner and blank Dual-layer DVDs. (Recommend Verbatim)
Another better option is a RGH2/3 mod (if you comfortable soldering) or there is even a newer mod called "badupdate" that does not require flashing or soldering. Good luck.

Alr thanks for the help

 

[BigOnYa]

I did buy that sata card but console mods wiki said it was incompatible with slim drives, but I haven't tested it yet.

That may be true, only certain DVD drives were flash-able. I'd recommend doing a RGH3 mod if its a slim:
https://xbox360hub.com/guides/rgh-3-guide/
Or if you don't feel comfortable soldering, then just the badupdate mod: